Cytus II

3.02
Good
Price: $1.99
Ads: No
In App Purchases: Yes

iOS App Store
Google Play App Store

Temporal Dark PatternsTemporal Dark Patterns

This game has 2 reported Temporal Dark Patterns. There are 40 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

4.21

1 votes
5 votes
Grinding -
1 / 5 votes
Being required to perform repetitive and tedious tasks to advance.

1 votes
5 votes
Infinite Treadmill -
1 / 5 votes
Impossible to win or complete the game.

6 votes
Playing by Appointment -
0 / 6 votes
Being forced to play according to the game's schedule instead of yours.

6 votes
Daily Rewards -
0 / 6 votes
Encourages return visits every day and punishes you for missing a day.

6 votes
Advertisements -
0 / 6 votes
Forced to watch ads or given rewards for watching ads.

6 votes
Can't Pause or Save -
0 / 6 votes
The game does not allow you to stop playing whenever you want.

6 votes
Wait To Play -
0 / 6 votes
In-game timers that make you arbitrarily wait for something.

Monetary Dark PatternsMonetary Dark Patterns

This game has 10 reported Monetary Dark Patterns. There are 53 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

2.4

4 votes
2 votes
Gambling / Loot Boxes -
4 / 2 votes
Spending real money to play a game of chance for a reward.

2 votes
3 votes
Premium Currency -
2 / 3 votes
Exchange rate between real money and in-game currency disguises the real price of items.

2 votes
3 votes
Artificial Scarcity -
2 / 3 votes
Limited time offers with unnecessary urgency.

1 votes
5 votes
Pay Wall -
1 / 5 votes
The game becomes impossible to continue playing without payment.

1 votes
5 votes
Anchoring Tricks -
1 / 5 votes
Placing a cheap item next to an expensive item to make it look more affordable.

5 votes
Pay to Win -
0 / 5 votes
A player can spend real money to purchase something that gives them an advantage in the game.

6 votes
Pay to Skip -
0 / 6 votes
Spend money to avoid waiting for a timer to expire.

6 votes
Accidental Purchases -
0 / 6 votes
Making it easy to accidentally spend money with no confirmation or ability to undo or refund the action.

6 votes
Recurring Fee -
0 / 6 votes
Encourages players to play as much as possible to get their money's worth.

6 votes
Power Creep -
0 / 6 votes
A permanently purchased item in the game becomes less valuable over time.

6 votes
Waste Aversion -
0 / 6 votes
Capped inventory forces you to destroy items or upgrade inventory. Also, having small amounts of left over premium currency.

Social Dark PatternsSocial Dark Patterns

This game has 1 reported Social Dark Patterns. There are 34 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

4.55

1 votes
4 votes
Competition -
1 / 4 votes
The game makes you compete against other players.

5 votes
Social Pyramid Scheme -
0 / 5 votes
You get a bonus for inviting your friends and then they have to invite their friends.

5 votes
Social Obligation / Guilds -
0 / 5 votes
To avoid letting down your friends, you are obligated to play when you don't want to.

5 votes
Friend Spam / Impersonation -
0 / 5 votes
The game sends spam to your contact list or social media account.

5 votes
Reciprocity -
0 / 5 votes
Feeling obligated to return a favor, share resources, trade an item, etc.

5 votes
Encourages Anti-Social Behavior -
0 / 5 votes
The game incentivizes players to lie, cheat, or backstab other players to get ahead.

5 votes
Fear of Missing Out -
0 / 5 votes
If you stop playing you'll miss out on something or be left behind and unable to catch up.

Psychological Dark PatternsPsychological Dark Patterns

This game has 5 reported Psychological Dark Patterns. There are 37 votes indicating the absence of a dark pattern.

3.02

3 votes
3 votes
Invested / Endowed Value -
3 / 3 votes
Having already spent time and money to improve your status in the game, it's difficult to throw it away.

1 votes
5 votes
Complete the Collection -
1 / 5 votes
The urge to collect all the items, achievements or secrets in a game.

1 votes
5 votes
Aesthetic Manipulations -
1 / 5 votes
Trick questions or toying with emotions or our subconscious desires.

6 votes
Badges / Endowed Progress -
0 / 6 votes
Reluctancy to abandon a partially completed goal, even one forced upon the player.

6 votes
Illusion of Control -
0 / 6 votes
The game cheats or hides information to make you think you're better than you actually are.

6 votes
Variable Rewards -
0 / 6 votes
Unpredictable or random rewards are more addictive than a predictable schedule.

6 votes
Optimism and Frequency Biases -
0 / 6 votes
Overestimating the frequency of something because we’ve seen it recently or memorably.

App Store Ratings

iOS:  (5.00) with 3,944 votes.
Google Play:  (4.63) with 47,598 votes.



Recent Dark Pattern Reviews

Premium Currency reported on Dec 24, 2022
Capso
Gambling / Loot Boxes reported on Dec 24, 2022
Capso
Pay Wall reported on Dec 24, 2022
Some characters have secret things locked behind a paywall, such as the song Floor of Lava
Anchoring Tricks reported on Dec 24, 2022
Character bundle
Competition reported on Aug 28, 2019
you can get high scores on the leaderboards but the max score is set and has nothing to do with how much you pay


Report a Dark Pattern

Screenshot "Cytus II" is a music rhythm game created by Rayark Games. It's our fourth rhythm game title, following the footsteps of three global successes, "Cytus", "DEEMO" and "VOEZ". This sequel to "Cytus" brings back the original staff and is a product of hardwork and devotion.

In the future, humans have redefined internet development and connections. We can now easily sync the real world with the internet world, changing life as we have known for thousands of years.

In the mega virtual internet space cyTus, there exists a mysterious DJ legend Æsir. His music has an irresistible charm; people fall madly in love with his music. Rumor has it that every note and beat of his music hits the audiences in
the depths of their souls.

One day, Æsir, who had never shown his face before, suddenly announced that he will be holding the first mega virtual concert Æsir-FEST and will invite a top idol singer and a popular DJ as opening performances. The instant the ticket sales began, an unprecedented rush occurred. Everyone wanted to see Æsir's real face.

On the day of the FEST, millions of people were connected to the event. At one hour before the event started, the previous world record for most simultaneous connection was smashed. The whole city was on its feet, waiting for Æsir to descent from the skies...

Game Features:
- The unique "Active Judgement Line" rhythm game playstyle
Tap the notes as the judgement line hits them to achieve a high score. Through five different kinds of notes and the judgement line that actively adjusts its speed according to the beat, the gameplay experience is further combined with the music. Players can easily immerse themselves in the songs.

- A total of 100+ high-quality songs (35+ in base game, 70+ as IAP)
The game includes songs by composers from all across the world, Japan, Korea, the US, Europe, Taiwan and more. Through the characters, players get to play songs from different genres including but not limited to: electronic, rock and classical. We are confident that this game will live up to the hype and expectations.

- Over 300 different charts
Over 300 different charts designed, from easy to hard. The rich game content can satisfy players of different levels. Experience exciting challenges and enjoyment through the sensation of your fingertips.

- Explore the virtual internet world with the game's characters
The one-of-a-kind story system "iM" will lead the players and the in-game characters to slowly piece together the story and world behind "Cytus II". Reveal the truth of the story with a rich, cinematic visual experience.

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This game contains mild violence and vulgar language. Suitable for users age 15 and above.
This game contains additional in-app purchases. Please purchased base on personal interest and ability. Do not overspend.
Please pay attention to your game time and avoid addiction.
Please do not use this game for gambling or other illegal purposes.